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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,099.69, 27,272.85 and 14,884.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,099.69, 27,272.85 and 14,884.80 is: 22,428.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,099.69 : 27,272.85 = 14,884.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,099.69/27,272.85 = 14,884.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,099.69x = 27,272.85 × 14,884.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,099.69x = 405,950,917.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,950,917.68/18,099.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,428.61

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